The Middle Ages is a Dark Era of political intrigues and bloody wars, when generals and kings fought their wars for fame, lands, wealth and power. Strategy game named Crusader Kings II is the sequel to the first episode released in 2004. Since those times a lot has changed, and with the second title the series stays complex, yet even more accessible than ever amonst all of the geopolitical projects developed by Paradox Interactive. More features of this game were unveiled in our detailed Preview or in this our extensive Review.

In this game you will encounter many interesting additions like the structural changes of levels inside a province, new flanking management inside an army, the Imperial titles and much more. You can begin you play being a Count, and then employ all the available means to increase the influence of your dynasty. You might choose to be a vassal of another Liege or conquer your enemies claiming their lands and titles. The sequel is packed up with construction options, technology research, agents management, religious affairs and the chance to lead military campaigns staying true to the historical setting. Building a prosperous kingdom is a hard work, but here you will be in control of everything to achieve your desired results.

If you couldn’t wait to play this newest game published by Paradox Interactive, then here was a Contest for you. We were giving away 10 Steam Keys for the Retail version of Crusader Kings II kindly provided to us by Paradox Interactive, which has been successfully bringing great strategy titles to the market for years. It was quite easy to take a part in our Contest entitled «Crusader Kings II», and there were only a few more steps left till you can grab your chance for the prize.

We have got some feedback from people participating in our previous King Arthur II Contest, and made some changes to our Rules to accomodate the most of your interests. Since the game is very complex itself requiring you to think a lot to defeat your foes, we decided not to hold any Quizzes, while running a Giveaway instead being more open and social to everyone willing to try their chances and win the prize.

This contest also celebrated the start of our own Facebook and Twitter accounts, which we opened to stay closer to you, to communicate more often and to keep you updated about the most important events happening in the Entertainment world that interest you, whether you are a video games fan or just enjoy watching a good movie. The Contest did continue till we had distributed all the codes. The codes were to be activated in Steam, so you needed to have a working account there or to create a new one for free. We have published the names of The Winners below.

The Winners List:

1. Miles Kilo (USA).

2. Jed Mann (USA).

3. Philip Chen (USA).

4. Brett Lemick (USA).

5. Sapir Yakov (Israel).

6. Darren Hubbell (USA).

7. Conny Lee (Singapore).

8. Alexey Yurgel (Russia).

9. Oliver Winterer (Austria).

10. Kenneth Jensen (Denmark).

Our Congratulations to the people of this list! We have notified all the Winners by E-mail about redeeming their prizes. Your prizes have already been sent to you, so make sure to check your E-mail, since there you will also find a short instruction for activating the codes on Steam. Each key can be used only once. If you have any other questions about redeeming your prize, feel free to Contact us and ask them.

We would also like to Thank Everyone, who participated in this Competition. You can try out your Luck in other still opened Contests like the Enchanted Realm (Android) one. Certainly, we will also hold more international contests for you, where you will be able to win new video games, so stay tuned!

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Crusader Kings II:

The sequel to the Crusader Kings (2004) historical Strategy game. Europe is in turmoil once again. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs, the emperor struggles with the Pope, and the Holy Father declares that all those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of their sins. Now is the time for greatness. Increase your lands and fill your coffers, appoint vassals, battle traitors, introduce laws while interacting with hundreds of nobles, and create the most powerful dynasty of medieval Europe.

A beleaguered king will always have friends to support him in Crusader Kings II. Though beware, as your rule and realm may find trouble when a loyal vassal becomes a bitter rival. Stand ready, increase your prestige, and listen to the world whisper your name in awe. The game explores one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy. Medieval Europe is brought to life in the epic title with notable strategic and tactical depth.

Key Game Features:

Struggle with the Pope for control of the Bishops;

Expand your feudal domain at the expense of your rivals;

Start a game in 1066 and forge 400 years of European history;

Relive the Middle Ages with up to 32 other players in a competitive multiplayer mode;

Unravel the plots of your courtiers and vassals, each armed with their unique agendas in Crusader Kings II;

Re-enact the Crusades, defend against the Mongol onslaught, and form feudal nation-states;

Gather Prestige for every successive character you play, furthering the glory of your dynasty;

Take on the role of a Christian noble in Crusader Kings II and carry them through the ages from Count to Emperor via the line of succession.

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News » 2

In the past few weeks we held a Giveaway granting its participants with 10 free Steam copies of the Crusader Kings II new strategy game. Everyone could grab the chance internationally, though the players from the U.S. were the most active ones this time. Here are the names of all the winners! More »

Marking the release of the newest Crusader Kings II sequel, here we have started a contest, where you could win one of the five Steam keys to activate the full Retail version of this game on Steam. You needed just a few mouse clicks to enter the Contest and try winning the prize. More »

Previews » 1

The true lovers of the geopolitical strategies will get another chance to return to Europe of the Middle Ages. In this our Preview of the upcoming Crusader Kings II game we will provide you with our first impressions about the features of this title tend to become another PC exclusive. More »

Review » 1

Crusader Kings II shows itself as a very authentic Medieval political simulation game. In its Review we will tell you about the most notable changes that were brought by the sequel letting you embark on a exciting adventure through the wars and tricky plots of The Middle Ages once again. More »

Features » 1

Henrik Fåhraeus, who is a Project Manager working for the Paradox Interactive team, in this Interview answers our questions about the development of historical Strategy sequel named Crusader Kings II. Here you will take on the role of a Medieval lord to struggle for power of your dynasty. More »

Videos » 6

The Seven Sins of this Nobleman can surprise you. The complexity of all the Crusader Kings II sequel features is depicted through a Royal nobleman facing some challenges during his reign. This episode shows that being Lazy or falling to Sloth can do no good to your prosperous realm. More »

A short story series documenting all the biography of one ambitious ruler reflecting good complexity of features available in the Crusader Kings II sequel keeps on going. This episode shows, why it is bad to be proud of your own achievements, which can lead to nasty consequences. More »

A short story series documenting the reign of one really ambitious ruler reflecting good complexity of features available in the Crusader Kings II sequel keeps on going. This episode shows, what bad things can happen, when you still try to bite off more than you can actually chew! More »

A short film series documenting the life of one ambitious ruler is going intimate this time. The kings were there too, but here the monarch shows his true loveable nature and has a tough choice of fighting a cheated husband or marrying a relative, what can also happen in Crusader Kings II. More »

A video series showing the reign of one ambitious leader reflecting the fundamental complexity of the Crusader Kings II sequel keeps on with its pace. The second episode named Envy teaches you to be jealous of your neighbors' private belongings and expand your fief with the knowledge. More »

The debut Trailer reflecting all the adventures of a reckless monarch starts with an idea that Wrath is a bad Sin. The nobleman has his hard times here. Meanwhile, you can also get a glimpse on what is awaiting for you in the upcoming Crusader Kings II sequel in the early February. More »

Contests » 2

In the past few weeks we held a Giveaway granting its participants with 10 free Steam copies of the Crusader Kings II new strategy game. Everyone could grab the chance internationally, though the players from the U.S. were the most active ones this time. Here are the names of all the winners! More »

Marking the release of the newest Crusader Kings II sequel, here we have started a contest, where you could win one of the five Steam keys to activate the full Retail version of this game on Steam. You needed just a few mouse clicks to enter the Contest and try winning the prize. More »